- Churning waters
Morena, A perilous situation is unfolding in Morena’s Sabalgarh region as the Chamba River’s water level has surged to a alarming three feet above its danger mark of 138 feet. This critical rise has left approximately 12 villages encircled by floodwaters, with the Rajghat gauge reaching a staggering 143 feet.
In a swift response, an SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) team successfully rescued 15 villagers from Radi village, relocating them to safer ground. Other villages, including Laxmanpur, are also inundated, leaving residents trapped in their homes. Local administration has promptly arranged shelter and provisions for those rescued, as the river’s level now surpasses the 2022 record and edges towards the 2019 flood levels.
= Administration on high alert, monitoring intensifies
Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Arvind Mahaur assured that all affected villagers are currently safe within their communities. Continuous vigilance is being maintained along the Chamba River, with SDRF boats strategically deployed to facilitate movement in and out of the impacted villages.
= Panchayat staff on standby
The Water Resources Department has issued a warning of further potential rise in water levels at Atar Ghat, which is under constant observation. Patwaris (revenue officials), secretaries, and watchmen have been instructed to maintain continuous surveillance. The administration is accelerating relief and rescue operations to mitigate the impact of the unfolding flood situation.
